Ludwig Van Beethoven was born in December 17,1779 –March 26, 1827. Beethoven was a German composer who was a predominant music figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras. Beethoven was a incredible composer, he introduced musical history like no one did. JHE was able to introduce music to new eras. He showed a new face to music, he was able to take a simple idea and turn it into something greater. Beethoven was the eldest son of father, Johann Beethoven and mother, Maria Magdalena Beethoven. Beethoven’s family had always been involved in music, his father Johann Beethoven was singer in the electoral choir and his grandfather was also in the choir of the archbishop- elector of Cologne. It was not a surprise
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In 1802, he wrote, “a musician, could become deaf was something he did not want to live through.” Although the famous text he had wrote at Heiligenstadt, expressed with signs of depression and unfairness, he remained strong to himself even though his condition was getting worst with time, he knew that he still had much more to accomplish, explore, discover, and pass on. As a result, he composed into his greatest music, “Sonatas for Piano”, Second and third symphonies- The Eroica. The Eroica symphony was played for the first time on April 7th, …show more content…
This decision was not made since he was offered a great deal to stay in Vienna by his friends, The Archbishop Rudolp, The prince Lobkowitz, and prince Kinsky a $4,000 annual grant. Reflecting his life as a poor man, he accepted it. Beethoven became world’s independent composer, he was able to write when he wanted and what he wanted. Beethoven’s life had taken a great turn into success. He was an outstanding composer. A drastic event happened on November 15th, 1815, Beethoven’s brother, Kaspar Karl died making this a life change moment after his brother had written to him that Beethoven should take guardianship of his nine-year-old nephew. This was difficult to live with because Beethoven’s hearing was getting worse and understanding a child was difficult, but he honored his brother wish and looked after his
In 1802, he wrote, “a musician, could become deaf was something he did not want to live through.” Although the famous text he had wrote at Heiligenstadt, expressed with signs of depression and unfairness, he remained strong to himself even though his condition was getting worst with time, he knew that he still had much more to accomplish, explore, discover, and pass on. As a result, he composed into his greatest music, “Sonatas for Piano”, Second and third symphonies- The Eroica. The Eroica symphony was played for the first time on April 7th, …show more content…
This decision was not made since he was offered a great deal to stay in Vienna by his friends, The Archbishop Rudolp, The prince Lobkowitz, and prince Kinsky a $4,000 annual grant. Reflecting his life as a poor man, he accepted it. Beethoven became world’s independent composer, he was able to write when he wanted and what he wanted. Beethoven’s life had taken a great turn into success. He was an outstanding composer. A drastic event happened on November 15th, 1815, Beethoven’s brother, Kaspar Karl died making this a life change moment after his brother had written to him that Beethoven should take guardianship of his nine-year-old nephew. This was difficult to live with because Beethoven’s hearing was getting worse and understanding a child was difficult, but he honored his brother wish and looked after his